superscription

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His heroes are almost all cast in one of two models, and bear one of two images and superscriptions.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 by Various

Margaret turned over the letters, glancing at the superscriptions rather languidly.

From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

While Dunn carelessly turned over the superscriptions, among which he found none to interest him, Clowes repeatedly pressed his master to take some supper, or at least a biscuit and a glass of dry sherry.

From Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James

Princkley brought him the letters, and he glanced at the superscriptions lest any one should wear a look of immediate importance.

From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

The master of Ocho Rios let fall his reins, and glanced at the superscriptions on the envelopes.

From Tom Gerrard by Becke, Louis